Author: Olga Onuch | Journal of Democracy

Olga Onuch is professor of comparative and Ukrainian politics (chair) at the University of Manchester and principal investigator of the MOBILISE Project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council of the United Kingdom government. She is the author (with Henry E. Hale) of The Zelensky Effect (2022).

Why Ukraine’s Elections Can Wait

Ukrainians’ first priority is defending their country from Russia’s invasion. They would rather hold fair, free, and inclusive elections than vote for the sake of voting.

October 2022, Volume 33, Issue 4

Why Ukrainians Are Rallying Around Democracy

Olga Onuch

The share of Ukrainians who endorse democracy as the best form of government has risen fast in short order, standing now at more than three-quarters. New data reveal a surprising explanation behind this remarkable shift.

July 2014, Volume 25, Issue 3

The Maidan and Beyond: Who Were the Protesters?

Olga Onuch

Survey data reveal the makeup of the crowds in the Maidan and the factors that motivated them to take part in the protests.